I discuss the Learning to Let Go series component of Openness through the finger trap metaphor

I discuss two major lessons from my Learning to Let Go process that I had to use when I was doing my Ted talk.

I discuss the "poison arrow" parable from Buddhism and how it applies to the problems we have in our lives

I discuss how the opposite of anxiety is not peace or calm, it is actually risk. People who develop increased tolerance for risk are more...

I discuss an overview of my "Learning to Let Go Process" and its three steps to dealing with life.

I discuss a common misconception that being mindful should lead to relaxation

My thoughts on the difference between values and goals and why knowing our values is critical to living life.

I discuss how to "stem" my thoughts and feelings by looking at them and assessing usefulness.

I discuss the concept of self worth/esteem and how its difficult to see our own worth even when others can see it.

I discuss how the "Hedgehog's Dilemma" from philosophy related to human issues of intimacy that I see in my therapy practice.

I discussed how focusing on "why" things happened in our lived prevents us from successfully moving forward.

I discuss the importance of knowing and communicating needs in relationships. Needs derive from values in ACT and lots of problems arise...